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300 Diplomats Urge EU to Sanction Israel Amid Gaza War

9/13/2025

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Over 300 former European diplomats urged EU leaders to suspend cooperation with Israel in response to the Gaza war.
The letter, coinciding with the UN General Assembly, calls for EU member states to recognize Palestine.
Ursula von der Leyen condemned Israel's actions, advocating for sanctions and freezing €20 million in support.
The European Parliament passed a resolution with 305 votes in favor, supporting trade suspension and sanctions against Israeli ministers.
German and Italian diplomats opposed suspending EU research funds to Israel, revealing divisions within the EU.

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Over 300 former European diplomats urged EU leaders to suspend cooperation with Israel in response to the Gaza war.
The letter, coinciding with the UN General Assembly, calls for EU member states to recognize Palestine.
Ursula von der Leyen condemned Israel's actions, advocating for sanctions and freezing €20 million in support.
The European Parliament passed a resolution with 305 votes in favor, supporting trade suspension and sanctions against Israeli ministers.
German and Italian diplomats opposed suspending EU research funds to Israel, revealing divisions within the EU.